Brazilian envoy hosts Nat'l Day reception

Brazilian envoy hosts Nat'l Day reception

JAKARTA: Brazil's outgoing ambassador Carlos Sette Camara hosted
a reception at his residence in Jakarta recently to celebrate
Brazilian National Day.

Brazil's National Day falls on Sept. 7, but it is common
practice in the diplomatic community to bring forward or put back
national day celebrations depending on convenience. In Brazil's
case, it was different.

"Our ambassador will be leaving Indonesia soon, so we combined
our National Day reception and the farewell party for our
ambassador," Brazilian Embassy Deputy Head of Mission Jose Soares
Jr. told The Jakarta Post.

Sette Camara has been appointed Brazilian ambassador to the
Philippines.

The reception was attended by Indonesian former foreign
minister Ali Alatas, businesspeople, public figures and
diplomats. -- JP